{"id":171,"date":"2023-10-12T21:15:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themejialawfirm.com\/?p=171"},"modified":"2024-04-01T16:34:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:34:55","slug":"what-is-a-personal-injury-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themejialawfirm.com\/blog\/what-is-a-personal-injury-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Personal Injury Claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that even seemingly simple legal topics can be complex. This is is why we\u2019re committed to being an accessible source of knowledge within our community. If anything in this blog is unclear or if you have further questions, contact us, and we\u2019ll match you with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compassionate <a href=\"\/\">personal injury attorney in Houston<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a completely free informational meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we\u2019ll answer questions like:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s a personal injury claim?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can a personal injury claim help me?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I eligible to file a personal injury claim?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Personal Injury Claim Is\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Texas, a personal injury claim is a legal dispute that typically involves allegations of negligence against one party, resulting in the other party\u2019s injury, harm, or loss. This is an area of civil law, not criminal law. This type of claim is generally filed against the negligent party\u2019s insurer rather than directly against the person who is at fault. In certain situations, you may also be able to file a claim with your own insurer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of a personal injury claim is to give accident and injury victims the opportunity to recover compensation for their damages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents &amp; Injuries That Fall Under the Umbrella of Personal Injury<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury is a broad category of civil law that covers a wide range of accident and injury types, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themejialawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car crashes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truck accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themejialawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/medical-malpractice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-workers\u2019 compensation workplace injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil field injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and fall accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an incomplete list of all the different types of accidents for which you can file a personal injury claim. If you don\u2019t see your exact accident type listed above, please contact us anyway. A knowledgeable injury attorney can help review your case at no cost to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a Personal Injury Claim, You Can\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many accident victims, personal injury claims represent hope. They are a way to address everything that you went through, everything that you\u2019re currently dealing with, and everything that you are anticipated to face in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of claim gives you the opportunity to say, \u201cWhat happened to me wasn\u2019t right, and I deserve to be compensated.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s review more of what a personal injury claim can help you accomplish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recover Compensation for Damages<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious accidents cause more than just physical and emotional damage. In today\u2019s world, being involved in an accident (even through no fault of your own) is expensive. A successfully settled personal injury claim can help you recover compensation for both economic (financial) and non-economic (non-financial) losses that you\u2019ve suffered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>economic damages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refer to your verifiable financial losses, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost wages if you can\u2019t work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced earning potential if you can no longer work in the same capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical bills for all past, current, and future treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property damage for totaled vehicles or broken items of value<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Non-economic damages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compensate you for non-tangible losses, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of enjoyment in life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or worsening disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental anguish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of companionship or consortium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been seriously hurt, you need the time and space to focus on your own health and recovery. Fighting with the insurance company for what you know you\u2019re owed shouldn\u2019t be another thing you have to deal with. As <a href=\"\/\">Houston personal injury lawyers<\/a> we are proud to stand up and fight for injury victims in Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure a Sense of Justice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A civil case is a highly effective tool for injury victims to secure a sense of justice for what happened to them. Whether another driver hit you from behind while you were stopped at a red light or a property manager failed to clean up a spill that you slipped and fell on, you deserve to feel that justice has been served.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because, in many cases, negligent actions that cause these types of accidents don\u2019t rise to the level of criminal allegations. Victims who hope to see any type of justice served can instead hold those who hurt them liable for their actions through the proven legal pathway of a personal injury claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Can File a Personal Injury Claim If\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To file a personal injury claim and successfully recover compensation for your damages, your case must meet the four elements of negligence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The at-fault party owed you a duty of care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through an action or act of omission, the at-fault party violated their duty of care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The violation of the duty of care caused you harm or injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You suffered verifiable financial losses as a result of your injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201cduty of care\u201d is a legal obligation that an individual has to follow in order to avoid harming another person. Although you might not realize it, you also have a duty of care in certain situations to protect those around you from harm. For example, every time you get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, you have a duty of care to follow the rules of the road and to drive in a way that preserves the safety of everyone around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing what the liable party\u2019s duty of care was and how they violated it are two crucial steps in the process of filing a personal injury claim. And the more complicated the case is, the more complicated determining negligence can be. That\u2019s why, although you are under no obligation to hire an attorney, we strongly recommend working with a law firm that you can trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Were You Injured? It\u2019s Time to Take Action<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state of Texas imposes limitations on the time you have to file personal injury claims. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. For most personal injury claims, there is a statute of limitations of just two years from the date of the accident <\/span><b>or<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the date at which the injury should have reasonably been discovered. Exceptions exist in only limited capacities, so don\u2019t assume that you\u2019ll have longer to file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At The Mejia Law Firm, we are knowledgeable of all applicable state laws and statutes that impact serious injury claims. We\u2019re ready to put our expertise and experience to work for you\u2014are you ready to get started?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that even seemingly simple legal topics can be complex. This is is why we\u2019re committed to being an accessible source of knowledge within our community. 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